
Pronounced as Krink (emphasized) + Lee {Listen to it here}
It’s origin seems uncertain but may have come from Cringe. Do you know where did crinkly come from?
Situational Uses / Sentences:
- For his young age, his skin was rather crinkly.
- “When I spoke of the eccentric professor, her first thought was that of a crinkly haired, distant looking person.”
Have you ever used Crinkly in a sentence? Try one in the comments!
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